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Rh KINGTJSSIE AND INSH. 479 KINLOCHLEVEN. 553 Ha. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Glou- cester and Bristol, val. 417, in the patron, of tho bishop. Tho church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a plain ancient structure with a tower containing four bells. This living was formerly held by Bishop Latimor, whose favourite oak-tree is here. William Codrington, Esq., is lord of the manor. Near Ebbedown are vestiges of a Roman camp. KINGUSSIE AND INSH, an united par. in the district of Badenoch, co. Inverness, Scotland. It extends 17 miles from E. to W. and 20 from N. to S., and ia bounded by the pars, of Moy, Laggan, Alvie, and Dalrossie, and on the S. by co. Perth. Its surface is mountainous and heathy, and it is more elevated than any other parish in Scotland, being situated nearly in the centre of the Highlands. It is intersected by the river Spey, the bed of which is 850 feet above sea-level. The other rivulets are the Tromie, Gynag, Calder, and Truim. The Highland road between Inverness and Perth traverses the parish. It is in the presb. of Abernethy and synod of Moray. Tho minister's itipend is 270. There are a Government church and a Free church at Inch. There are several schools in the neighbourhood. This locality, abounding in game of all kinds, is a favourite spot with sportsmen. Opposite the village of Kingussic, and on the S. side of the river, stand the ruins of Ruthven Castle, which was used as a fcarrack in the reign of George II., and was burnt down in 1745 ; it was a place of great antiquity, and was the ancient seat of tho Lords of Badenoch. James M'Pherson, the composer and translator of Ossian's poems, was a native of this place. There are several lochs in the district, the principal being lochs Ericht mnd Inch. It contains tho vils. of Kingussie, Newtown- morc, and Ralia. Kingussie is 44 miles S. from Inver- ness and 73 N. from Perth on the great road between the two towns. It is a station on the Inverness and Perth and Inverness and Aberdeen Junction railway. Though a village it is a place of local importance, being the chief place in the Badenoch district. It possesses Borne substantial buildings. The town contains a small gaol and sessions house, in which the justices of the peace for the district hold their courts monthly, and a heriff's small-debt court is held on tho first Tuesdays in January, May, and September. The British Linen Company have a bank, and there is a savings-bank, also several insurance offices. The days for holding the fairs are for the most part regulated by tho fairs of Beattley and Falkirk. KINGWATER, a tnshp. in tho par. of Lanercost, ward of Eskdale, co. Cumberland, 9 miles N.E. of Brampton. It contains the hmlt. of Westhall. It is tuated in a vale extending over 7 miles in length, and watered by several rills issuing from the mountains which unite to tho northward of Gilslaud. The Earl of Carlisle and John Ramshay, Esq., are tho principal landowners. KINGWE8TON, a par. in the hund. of Catsash, co. Somerset, 3 miles N.E. of Somerton, its post town, 8 from Langport, and 7 W. of Castle Cary railway station. The village ia small and wholly agricultural. The soil various. Blue lias is obtained from the quarries, of excellent quality for building. This place is memorable k'feat of the Western insurgents in the reign of VI. The tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of 150. Tho living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Bath and Wells, val. 140. The church, dedicated to All Saints, is a stone structure, with a spire contain- ing five bells. Tho church was rebuilt in 1855. There ia a school for both sexes, in which the Sunday-school i also held. The magistrates sit at Somerton. Francis I lickenson, Esq., is lord of the manor, and resides >n House. KIM, WOOD COMMON, in tho hund. of Binfield, ><!, 4 miles W. of Henley-upon-Thames. K I N I N VIE, a barony in co. Banff, Scotland, 9 miles ith. It belongs to Leslie of Balquhan. K1NIKA, ;i bay in Ardnamurchan, co. Argylo, Scot- S.W. of Arisaig. KINKELL, an ancient par. in tho co. Aberdeen, Scotland, now united to Keith Hall. KINKELL, an ancient par. now joined to Trinity Gask, co. Perth, Scotland. KINKERSWELL, or KINGSKERSWELL, a par. in tho hund. of Haytor, co. Devon, 2| miles S. of Newton Abbott, its post town, 3 N. of the Tor railway station, and 1J mile S. of the junction of the Plymouth and Exeter lines. It is a station on the Torquay branch of the South Devon railway. It is situated on the ' turnpike road between Exeter and Torquay. There are some limestone quarries. The land is chiefly arable. It is noted for its excellent cider. Tho village is con- siderable but chiefly agricultural. The appropriate tithes were commuted for a rent-charge of 210, and the vicarial for 145. The living is a perpet. cur.* in the dioc. of Exeter, val. 105, in the patron, of the Vicar of St. Mary Church, who built the curate's residence in 1837. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a stone structure with a turret. In the interior are an ancient oaken screen and a monument to Sir John Dynham. The charities produce about 19 per annum. There is a National school for both sexes, in which a Sunday-school is also held. Tho Wesleyans and Baptists have places of worship. There is also a Samaritan society supported by subscriptions. Barton Hall, tho principal residence, is the seat of Henry Langford Brown, Esq., who is lord of the manor and principal landowner. Many Roman coins were dug up in a piece of waste land near the church in 1840. KINLET, a par. in the hund. of Stottcsden, co. Salop, 5 miles N.E. of Cleobury Mortimer, and 8 S. of Bridgnorth. It includes the tnshp. of Earnwood. The village is small and wholly agricultural. Tho principal residence is Kinlet Hall, formerly tho seat of tho Blount family, whose ancestors came over with the Conqueror. Tho tithes have been commuted for a rent- charge of 320. The living is a vie.* in tho dioc. of Hereford, val. 320. Tho church, dedicated to St. Peter, is an ancient cruciform structure, containing several monuments of tho Blounts. There is a village school. KINLOCH, a vil. in tho par. of Collessie, co. Fife, Scotland, 5 miles W. of Cupar. It gives name to the Kinlochs of Gilmerton. Its population was greatly reduced some 30 years since by removal to Monkston. KINLOCH, an ancient par. in co. Argyle, Scotland, now joined to Campbeltown. KINLOCHAILAKT, a hmlt. in the district of Arrisaig, par. of Ardnamur, co. Inverness, Scotland, 27 miles N.W. of Fort William. It is situated on Loch Aylort, near the ferry to Skye, on Slate Sound. Fairs for the sale of cattle are held on the third Fridays in May and October. KINLOCH AND LETHENDY, an united par. in the co. of Perth, Scotland, 6 miles N.E. of Dunkeld. It is bounded by Clunie, Caputh, and Blairgowrio, tho latter being its post town. Its size is 9 miles by 1. Its surface is about half under tillage. The soil in many places w fertile. The par. is united to Lethendy in tho presb. of Dunkeld and synod of Perth. Tho minister's stipend is 210, in the patron, of crown. There is one parish church jointly for this place and Lethendy. There is a Free church at Lethendy. Glassclune castle stands at a short distance from tho village. On a moor known as Haer (i.e. battle) Cairns, where Agricola and Galgacus fought, are many tumuli. The parish is intersected by the Lornty Bum and Airdlo Water. It contains three lakes. Marlee, a mansion of the Far- quharsons of Invercauld, is situated in this parish. KINLOCH BERVIE, a quoad sacra par. in co. Sutherland, Scotland. It comprises tho northern por- tion of tho quondam civilia par. of Edderachillis. It has a Government church with a minister's stipend of 120, and also a Free church. KINLOCHLEVEN, a demesne on Loch Leven, near tho borders of cos. Argylo and Inverness, Scotland, 5 miles. N.E. of Invercoe. It is tho property of tho Camerons.